Ascension Parish
Prairieville · Gonzales · Geismar · St. Amant · Sorrento · Donaldsonville
Prairieville is a short drive down I-10 from our Baton Rouge shop, and we pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs across Prairieville and the rest of Ascension Parish, from the Airline Highway corridor to the newer subdivisions off Highway 73 and Highway 42.
THE GROUND IN PRAIRIEVILLE
Most of Prairieville sits on heavy clay that holds water after a hard rain and moves as it wets and dries, so good subgrade prep matters more here than the concrete itself. The Amite River, Bayou Manchac and the low ground around Galvez all took water in the August 2016 flood, and a lot of homes in those areas were raised or rebuilt afterward. That means plenty of driveways now have to tie into a higher slab, and that grade change has to be planned so water runs to the ditch and not back toward the garage. Prairieville has grown fast. Newer subdivisions off Highway 73, Highway 42 and Highway 929 usually have HOA rules on driveway width, finish and parking pads, while older lots off Bluff Road and the back roads tend to be bigger, with open ditches and room for a shop. We set slopes and joints with all of that in mind and walk your site before we price it.
PERMITS
For unincorporated Prairieville, building permits run through Ascension Parish Government's permitting office under the Chief Building Official, and a new culvert or driveway connection onto a parish road may need parish review. Driveways tying into a state route like Highway 73, 42 or 929 may also need a Louisiana DOTD driveway permit.
AREAS WE POUR
Highway 73 corridorHighway 42 corridorHighway 929 corridorBluff RoadManchac PlaceManchac CommonsOaks on the BluffAirline Highway (US 61) corridor
Gonzales is the Jambalaya Capital of the World and the busy center of Ascension Parish, a straight shot down I-10 from our Baton Rouge shop. We pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs for homeowners all over Gonzales.
THE GROUND IN GONZALES
Gonzales mixes older neighborhoods near Burnside Avenue and the original downtown with newer subdivisions spreading out along Highway 30 and Highway 44. The older streets usually have open ditches, narrower lots and driveways that have settled or cracked over the years, so a lot of work here starts with tearing out what's there. Newer neighborhoods tend to have curbs, subsurface drainage and HOA standards to follow. The ground is heavy clay that stays wet after a storm, and a lot of Gonzales is flat enough that a quarter inch of slope per foot can be the difference between a dry slab and standing water. Parts of the city sit in or near mapped flood zones, so if you're near a canal or low spot we look at where the water goes before we set forms.
PERMITS
Inside the Gonzales city limits, permits are handled by the City of Gonzales, not the parish. Lots just outside city limits fall under Ascension Parish permitting, so we check which side of the line your address is on.
AREAS WE POUR
Burnside Avenue (LA 44) corridorHighway 30 corridor near Tanger OutletsAirline Highway (US 61) corridorDowntown GonzalesEdenborne Parkway areaHighway 621 corridorPelican Point
Geismar sits along the Mississippi River in Ascension Parish, best known for the chemical plants on the river and the neighborhoods that have grown up around Dutchtown. We pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs across Geismar.
THE GROUND IN GEISMAR
Geismar is two places in one: the plant corridor along River Road and Highway 30, and the subdivisions that have filled in around Highway 73 and Highway 74 near Dutchtown. A lot of homeowners here work shift schedules at the plants, so a fast, predictable project matters. Soil is heavy river-influenced clay that drains slowly, and many newer neighborhoods have curbs and HOA rules while older lots nearer the river and on the rural roads have open ditches and more room. Plenty of folks here also bring work trucks and trailers home, so driveways and pads often have to be built for real loads. We look at your grade, your ditch or curb, and your HOA requirements before we price anything.
PERMITS
Geismar is unincorporated, so building permits go through Ascension Parish Government's permitting office. Driveways onto state routes like Highway 30, 73 or 74 may need a Louisiana DOTD driveway permit.
AREAS WE POUR
Highway 73 corridorHighway 74 corridorHighway 30 corridorRiver Road (LA 75)Dutchtown areaLakes at Dutchtown
St. Amant is the east side of Ascension Parish, where the land runs down toward the Amite River, Lake Maurepas and the swamp. We pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs across St. Amant for folks who care about doing it right on low ground.
THE GROUND IN ST. AMANT
Water is the first thing we think about in St. Amant. Much of the area sits low near the Amite River and the bayous that feed Lake Maurepas, and many homes took water in the August 2016 flood. Since then a lot of homes have been raised or rebuilt, and Ascension Parish has tightened its fill and drainage rules in parts of the parish. That affects how much dirt you can bring in to build up a driveway or slab, so it's worth knowing before you plan a big pad. Lots here tend to be rural or semi-rural with open ditches, gravel drives being upgraded to concrete, and room for boats and shops. The clay holds water, so subgrade prep and slope are what keep a slab from settling.
PERMITS
St. Amant is unincorporated, so building permits run through Ascension Parish Government's permitting office, which also reviews fill and drainage in flood-prone areas. A driveway onto Highway 22, 431 or 429 may need a Louisiana DOTD permit.
AREAS WE POUR
Highway 22 corridorHighway 431 corridorHighway 429 corridorHighway 42 toward Port VincentSt. Amant High School areaAmite River area
Sorrento is the small town at the south end of Ascension Parish where Airline Highway meets Highway 22, known for its boucherie festival and easy access to I-10. We pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs across Sorrento for homeowners who want it done once and done right.
THE GROUND IN SORRENTO
Sorrento is a small town with a mix of older homes in town and rural lots heading out toward Blind River and the swamp. A lot of the ground is low and slow to drain, and backwater from the river basins can sit on yards after big storms. Most properties have open ditches rather than curbs, so the driveway culvert and the slope over it decide whether your yard drains or holds water. Older driveways here are often patched or broken up from years of settling on soft clay, and many owners want room for a work truck, a trailer or a boat. Because lots are bigger than in the subdivisions up the road, there's room for shops and parking pads, which means more square footage to plan properly.
PERMITS
Sorrento is an incorporated town, so check with the Town of Sorrento first; some building permitting may be handled through Ascension Parish. Driveways onto Airline Highway or Highway 22 may need a Louisiana DOTD permit.
AREAS WE POUR
Airline Highway (US 61) corridorHighway 22 corridorHighway 70 toward the Sunshine BridgeDowntown SorrentoI-10 and Highway 22 interchange areaBlind River area
Donaldsonville is the Ascension Parish seat, a historic river town on the west bank of the Mississippi where Bayou Lafourche begins. We cross the Sunshine Bridge to pour driveways, patios, shop pads and concrete slabs for Donaldsonville homeowners.
THE GROUND IN DONALDSONVILLE
Donaldsonville has some of the oldest housing in the parish, with a historic downtown district and older homes on narrow lots near the river, plus newer homes and rural tracts out along Highway 1 and Highway 70. Older properties often have original or heavily patched driveways and walkways that have heaved or sunk over decades, so many jobs start with tear-out. Near the river the soil is fine silt and clay, and drainage can be slow in the lower parts of town. In the historic district, exterior changes may need a look from the city before work starts. Out in the country, lots are bigger, with ditches, gravel drives and room for shops and equipment. Whether it's a tear-out on a narrow lot in town or a long new drive in the country, we plan slope and joints around how the water actually moves on your property.
PERMITS
Inside city limits, permits are handled by the City of Donaldsonville, which may also review exterior work in the historic district. Properties outside city limits on the west bank fall under Ascension Parish permitting, and work onto state highways may need a Louisiana DOTD permit.
AREAS WE POUR
Downtown Donaldsonville historic districtRailroad Avenue corridorHighway 1 corridorHighway 70 corridorHighway 3089 corridorSunshine Bridge area